2002 TVR Griffith 500 5.0L Petrol · BD02 UYY

The vehicle presents a stable maintenance trend with a clean pass at the most recent examination. On 18 April 2024 the tester passed the 2002 TVR Griffith 500 at 8,419 miles with no defects recorded. Prior tests show consistent clearance. The only blemish occurred on 9 August 2011 when a failure for nearside stop lamp and insufficient washer fluid was immediately rectified the same day. The pattern indicates no worsening mechanical condition and no recurring structural or drivetrain faults. Mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle. The odometer moved from 7,980 miles at the August 2011 test to just 8,419 miles by April 2024, an average of roughly 35 miles per year across that span. A notable gap exists between the July 2017 pass at 8,300 miles and the 2024 test, with only 119 miles added over nearly seven years. Such sparse usage and prolonged storage suggest the car sat idle for extended periods. Previous keepers clearly limited road use, though the 2011 washer and lamp lapse hints at occasional neglected basic checks. A buyer should commission a physical inspection focused on components vulnerable to long-term standing. The MOT history never flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs or structural corrosion, but static storage promotes perished rubber, binding calipers and tyre sidewall cracking. Examine the chassis outriggers and floor pan for hidden rust despite absence of advisories. Verify brake hoses for swelling and check the rear brake calipers for seizure. The stop lamp and washer faults from 2011 were trivial consumables, yet they reveal that routine maintenance was not always meticulous. Confirm fluid conditions, fuel system integrity and suspension geometry before purchase.